Excitement as Kenyan youngster, Emmanuel Ziro, joins Manchester United

 Emmanuel Ziro a 16-year-old midfielder  from Kilifi County has joined Manchester United academy, a move that has created got Kenyans excited

 Ziro who has been part of the U15 Cretive Football, has been touted as one of the best emerging talents in England and is comfortable playing on both the right and left side of the midfield. 

After penning the deal to join the Mancurians, Manu as he is known, had kind words for his family for the support accorded to him, revealing that he is also a Manchester United fan.

“Firstly, I would like to thank my family for all their love, support and encouragement throughout the years. For as long as I can remember I’ve had a ball at my feet and enjoy the game of football. I now have the opportunity to continue doing that at the biggest club in the world, as well as the team I support.”

Journalists around the world broke the news which has had netizens buzzing .

According to Rising Ballers, a platform known for identifying young footballers in their budding age, the teenage midfielder decided to sign for Manchester United after picking up interest from top clubs across England

“Gone straight from grassroots to one of the best academies in the world. Just shows anything is possible... Scout Jamahl Jarrett was key in the move,” Rising Ballers tweeted.